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Pedaling Protection
HELMETS
The helmet on the right
is more expensive and is more comfortable. It
has more airholes so your head won't get as hot
as the helmet on the left. It is more
comfortable with more airholes because you don't
get as sweaty. The one on the right is more
expensive because it has a lot more holes and
padding. The padding makes it more comfortable
and the padding makes it fit better.
A helmet is the most important part of bicycle safety. Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. The helmet should cover the forehead, but not cover the eyes. If you fall off your bike without a helmet, you're taking a risk of getting brain or head injury. To reduce the injury, wear a helmet. The helmet is so important that in some communities you have to wear one because it is a law.A helmet is made from plastic and foam. The foam absorbs the force of impact if you have an accident. The plastic is for more protection. The holes at the top of your helmet are to keep your head cool. Your straps and buckles keep your helmet in place and not loose. If your helmet is loose, it could slip down and cover your eyes, and you could get in a serious accident. The padding in your helmet is to fill in the space between your head and your helmet.
Before you buy a bike, make sure you buy a helmet. Make sure the helmet fits. If you can move your helmet easily with your hand, then you either need more padding or a different helmet. If you're not with your child make sure you buy a helmet he would wear. And make sure you buy a helmet for yourself, too.
If you're not convinced you need to wear a helmet, try this egg helmet experiment.
If you want to learn more about why kids hate helmets then click here. Click for information from the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute about how to buy a helmet.
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Accessories